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I had a posting yesterday and now just received info that surgery is not always necessary for oral cancer of the tongue. We are trying to get a second opinion, but time is running out. Can you look at my post from yesterday and let me know what you think.
THank YOu SO Much and GOd Bless! Kimberly |
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Hello Kimberley
The general advice is that if a cancer can be removed surgically without much morbidity, it is preferable as it avoids the side effects of radiotherapy and still keeps radiotherapy available as a treatment if required later. If the morbidity (speech defect, etc) will be too great, radiotherapy is used to avoid that. It is a balance of finding which treatment can successfully cure while causing lesser harm. Hope that helps. Best wishes Vinod  Disclaimer: Please see your own dentist/doctor for a proper diagnosis as my words should not, in any circumstances, be taken as dental/medical advice. "If you see what is small as it sees itself, and accept what is weak for what strength it has, and use what is dim for the light it gives, then all will go well. This is called Acting Naturally." Lao-Tsu, Tao Teh King |
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Thank you so much! I have read so many of your comments before and truly value your opinion! Thank you for responding so quickly!!!
Kimberly |
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